Casual - Junior / Senior Technician (Museum)

Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent entertainment venue in Singapore seeks a skilled technician for exhibitions. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in technical support within a museum or similar setting, strong skills in audio/visual systems, and a valid Work at Height certification. Responsibilities include maintaining exhibition setups, assisting with event preparations, and ensuring technical operations run smoothly. A proactive and communicative team player is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Preferably a Diploma in Museum based qualifications, Technical Theatre, or related fields.
• Valid Work at Height certification and operator’s license required.
• At least 3 years of experience in a relevant sector.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical support and maintenance for exhibitions.
• Assist in the setup of exhibit components and events.
• Assist during exhibition shipment load in/out when required.

Skills

Technical support

Exhibition setup

Basic audio systems operation

Basic lighting systems operation

Basic video projection systems operation

Communication

Team player

Education

Diploma in Museum qualifications or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lighting consoles (e.g., GrandMA, ETC)

Digital sound mixing consoles (e.g., Yamaha TF, CL, QL)

Job description

LOVE WHAT YOU DO? THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOU HERE!

Be part of our diverse and inclusive team.

Job Responsibilities

• Be responsible for technical support, maintenance and daily operations in relation to all exhibitions at the museum (as part of a team).
• Co-ordinate and assist in the setup of exhibit components, ranging from simple environmental structures to complex visitor-interactive exhibits.
• Assist in the preparation of documents and proposals for Museum Services team
• Assist in liaison work with external institutions/organizations regarding exhibitions technical support
• Assist in setup of events and exhibition programs
• Assist during exhibition shipment load in/out when required (night shift, when applicable)
• Other duties as directed

Job Requirements

Education & Certification

• Preferably a Diploma in Museum based qualifications, Technical Theatre, Fine Arts, Audio Production, Entertainment Industries, Event Management, Electronics
• Possess a valid Work at Height certification and Scissors Lift or Vertical Platform Lift operator’s license

Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience working as a technician within a museum, theatre, live entertainment, or relevant sector

Other Prerequisites

• Experience in exhibition setup and art handling
• Be able to focus generic lighting fixtures
• Comfortable working at height
• Experience in setting up and operating basic audio systems
• Experience in setting up and operating basic lighting systems
• Experience in setting up and operating basic video projection systems
• Proficient in Mac & Windows operating systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software; Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Good reading comprehension skills
• Desirable:
• Experience programming Helvar Lighting System / knowledge of DALI protocol
• Experience programming / operating lighting consoles (e.g. GrandMA, ETC)
• Experience operating digital sound mixing consoles (e.g. Yamaha TF, CL, QL series)
• Experience in video projectors, edge blending, 3D projection mapping and media servers (e.g. MadMapper, Qlab, ProPresenter)
• Experience with Virtual Reality systems
• Basic carpentry skills and workshop experience
• Basic electrical maintenance skills including soldering and wiring
• Team player while also able to work independently without close supervision when needed
• Confident communicator in sharing constructive feedback
• Have a drive for constant self-improvement and a love of learning new skills
• Approachable
• Proactive
• Active Listener
• Critical Thinker